Eater DC has released its list of “The 18 Best Coffee Shops Around D.C.” and though there are many great coffee shops in the area, it includes just one coffee shop in Maryland– Montgomery County’s very own Takoma Beverage Company (Takoma Bev Co. 6917 Laurel Ave. Takoma Park, MD).
Earlier this week, Maryland-National Capital Park Police announced they arrested 76-year-old Steven Eisen of Silver Spring on charges of indecent exposure and possession of child pornography following an intensive investigation. Eisen was previously arrested for indecent exposure by Montgomery County Police in August 2021 and by Park Police in February of this year and a man of the same name and age was named as a suspect in at least 30 similar incidents back in the 90s, according to the Washington Post.
Four Montgomery County companies in the financial services, AI, biopharma, and clean tech industries raised just over $460 million across public offerings and private investment activity in June and July, signifying continued investor confidence in Montgomery County’s business ecosystem.
In June, Forbright, a Chevy Chase-based bank holding company with 545 employees, successfully completed its initial public offering on the Nasdaq. The D.C. region’s fastest-growing bank raised $142.2 million, valuing the company at approximately $950 million, marking not only a major milestone for the company but also for Montgomery County’s rapidly expanding financial services industry, which boasts companies spanning venture capital, private equity, financial technologies, and investment asset management.
Also in June, Bethesda-based Xometry announced a $225 million secondary public offering. Founded in Gaithersburg, the AI-powered manufacturing marketplace has become one of Montgomery County’s homegrown innovation economy success stories, connecting businesses with manufacturing capacity around the world through its intelligent digital platform. The additional capital will allow the company, which employs over 1,000 people, to continue expanding and investing in advanced manufacturing innovation.
Known as the anchor of the third-largest biopharma hub in the nation, it’s not surprising that life sciences companies in the County also continue to attract attention from investors. In July, RegenxBio, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the development of gene therapy treatments, raised $90.04 million in its second public offering on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. Located in Rockville with over 370 employees, RegenxBio is a leader in developing therapies for retinal, neuromuscular, and neurodegenerative diseases.
In clean tech, Arculus Solutions, a developer of hydrogen-barrier coatings designed to protect infrastructure from hydrogen embrittlement, raised $1.95 million of Seed-1 funding from undisclosed investors, putting the company’s pre-money valuation at $20.05 million. The company’s coatings can be used in various applications, such as hydrogen fuel cell pipelines, storage tanks and hydrogen-powered vehicles, enabling the energy industry to reduce the risk of accidents and improve safety. Based in Bethesda, Arculus is yet another example of Montgomery County’s growing position as a hub for clean tech, which is home to several leading clean tech companies, including X-energy and Liatris.
From innovative financial institutions and AI leaders to biopharma and clean tech companies that are developing technologies that are shaping to future, Montgomery County continues to remain a place where companies can start and scale quickly.
Yummy Bowl Mongolian Stir-fry and Sushi is now open at 2010 Veirs Mill Rd in Rockville. Our very own Mr. Moco stopped by to support and put together a video showing his experience (available below).
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to Haddonfield Way, off Rt. 28 in Darnestown, for an outside fire involving brush/woods, ~200 yards from a house at approximately 3:30am Sunday morning (units are still working as of 10am).
HouseMouse Books is excited to announce the debut of Escape the Bookshop IV, our brand new limited-run escape room experience.
Escape the Bookshop games are always based on a real crime with connections to the DC region. They are designed and built by HouseMouse Books to be played in our atmospheric bookshop. This latest game was inspired by a true local museum theft and the goal is simple – to find the stolen object before the suspect flees the country!
Butchers Alley is ten years old! To celebrate we’re throwing a can’t-miss cookout on Saturday August 29th from 11am-2pm. We’ll be grilling up free handcrafted burgers for the first 150 customers, tasting some of our favorite products and we’ve got a few fantastic raffle prizes for you like a $100 catering gift card, a free paella party for four and a butcher's pick bundle of our favorite cuts.
We’ll see you Saturday August 29th from 11am-2pm for great burgers, good times and celebration of 10 years of Butchers Alley!
MoCo’s newest “speakeasy”, the Whispering Spirit, is now open at Fallen Oak Distilling– located at Lone Oak in Olney. A video of the experience can be seen below.
On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore celebrated the renaming of Maryland’s Banneker Douglass Tubman Museum, marking Harriet Tubman’s legacy on the 160th anniversary of Maryland’s Emancipation Day, while honoring local leaders and the museum’s role in preserving African American history and promoting justice.
The Montgomery County Council will hold committee meetings on Monday, November 4th. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County:
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a reported house fire in the 15500 block of Kruhm Road in Burtonsville around 10:30am on Saturday, November 2. (more…)
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a collision at Bel Pre Rd and Chesterfield Rd in Aspen Hill early Sunday morning, November 3. (more…)
With tonight’s 1-0 win over the North Carolina Courage, the Washington Spirit clinched home-field advantage for the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds of its 2024 playoff campaign.
Detectives from olthe Fairfax County Police Depatmenr (FCPD) Traffic Safety Division have arrested two drivers involved in illegal street racing following the circulation of the viral video on social media (video below).